Job Summary:
Do you love working in an academic environment? Do you love teaching and mentoring students, helping to shape the future? If so, we have the job for you! Shaw University is looking for Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty, Computer Science/CIS/Cyber Operations. A grant funded position. Reporting to the Department Head, School of Business and Professional Studies, the Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science is responsible for teaching a variety of undergraduate courses in Computer Information Systems (CIS), Computer Science (CS), and Cyber Operations (CSC) degree programs.
Essential Job Functions:
• Teaching all levels of undergraduate Computer Science (CS), Computer Information Systems (CIS), and Cyber Operations (CSC) courses (teaching load is up to 9 credit hours per semester) • Maintaining professional scholarship • Advising students, if needed but not required • Effectively managing the classroom environment • Developing, maintaining, and submitting accurate, timely, and complete records (attendance, assignments, grades, end of course notebooks, etc.) • Conducting active research • Participation in course and curriculum development, if needed • Serving the College, the University, and the profession and community as appropriate • Discussing matters related to the students in the applicable program • Disseminating information to students relating to internships and job opportunities, research, seminars, graduate schools, supporting programs, tutoring, etc. • Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
• Master's in Computer Science or closely related field required; Ph.D. preferred • Demonstrated potential for effective teaching and a strong record of scholarly activity in high-quality peer-reviewed scholarly journals and conferences • Computer architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Programming, operating systems, and networking expertise/networking/Cyber security are preferred • Conducting research preferred
Certificates, Licenses or Registrations:
Must possess the minimum credential standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), which normally include at least 18 graduate semester credit hours in the subject area or suitable approved justifications.
Other Competencies:
• Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of the organization • Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence are critical • Strong oral and written presentation skills • Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team • Excellence in the organization, decision-making, problem-solving, and creating a collaborative environment • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously • Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English
Physical Demands:
• Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day • Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying • Specific vision abilities include the ability to use close vision • The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.